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This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Ottawa University-Surprise	Basketball	602034	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $602,034 244.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
2	William Jessup University	Soccer	281079	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $281,079 48.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
3	Ottawa University-Surprise	Beach Volleyball	253472	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $253,472 138.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
4	Ottawa University-Surprise	Football	238281	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Football Most Profitable Sports $238,281 117.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
5	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	231977	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $231,977 332.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	Golf	211639	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $211,639 555.5% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Ottawa University-Surprise	Cross Country	165193	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports $165,193 69.6% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
8	Ottawa University-Surprise	Bowling	156181	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports $156,181 Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
9	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Indoor)	117492	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports $117,492 137.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
10	Ottawa University-Surprise	Weight Lifting	114065	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports $114,065 12.8% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
11	Vanguard University of Southern California	Basketball	88690	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $88,690 2.2% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
12	Ottawa University-Surprise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	67492	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports $67,492 144.9% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
13	Hope International University	Other Sports	66283	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $66,283 0.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
14	Ottawa University-Surprise	Tennis	54548	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports $54,548 65.3% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
15	Vanguard University of Southern California	Soccer	51778	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports $51,778 10.4% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
16	Vanguard University of Southern California	Volleyball	47549	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $47,549 30.1% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
17	Vanguard University of Southern California	Beach Volleyball	34395	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports $34,395 30.6% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
18	William Jessup University	Golf	19798	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports $19,798 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
19	William Jessup University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	19610	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $19,610 71.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
20	Hope International University	Baseball	16594	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $16,594 0.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
21	Vanguard University of Southern California	Other Sports	15497	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $15,497 51.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
22	Vanguard University of Southern California	Wrestling	14336	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports $14,336 40.1% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
23	Vanguard University of Southern California	Baseball	13017	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports $13,017 131.2% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
24	William Jessup University	Other Sports	12562	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports $12,562 133.0% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
25	William Jessup University	Softball	11209	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports $11,209 1,311.7% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
26	Hope International University	Basketball	8937	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $8,937 0.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
27	William Jessup University	Basketball	7191	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports $7,191 80.7% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
28	Vanguard University of Southern California	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7103	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports $7,103 67.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
29	Hope International University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
30	Hope International University	Golf	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
31	Hope International University	Softball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
32	Hope International University	Tennis	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
33	Hope International University	Volleyball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
34	Hope International University	Beach Volleyball	0	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
35	Life Pacific University	Basketball	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
36	Life Pacific University	Soccer	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
37	Life Pacific University	Volleyball	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
38	Life Pacific University	Beach Volleyball	0	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
39	Menlo College	Baseball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
40	Menlo College	Basketball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
41	Menlo College	Golf	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
42	Menlo College	Soccer	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
43	Menlo College	Softball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
44	Menlo College	Tennis	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
45	Menlo College	Cross Country	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
46	Menlo College	Volleyball	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
47	Menlo College	Wrestling	0	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
48	The Master's University and Seminary	Baseball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
49	The Master's University and Seminary	Basketball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
50	The Master's University and Seminary	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
51	The Master's University and Seminary	Golf	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
52	The Master's University and Seminary	Soccer	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
53	The Master's University and Seminary	Swimming	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
54	The Master's University and Seminary	Volleyball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
55	The Master's University and Seminary	Beach Volleyball	0	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
56	William Jessup University	Tennis	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
57	William Jessup University	Volleyball	0	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
58	Vanguard University of Southern California	Golf	-201	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
59	Hope International University	Soccer	-1000	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
60	Vanguard University of Southern California	Softball	-11780	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
61	Ottawa University-Surprise	Water Polo	-26099	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
62	Ottawa University-Surprise	Swimming	-83234	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
63	Ottawa University-Surprise	Volleyball	-93971	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
64	William Jessup University	Baseball	-246338	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
65	Ottawa University-Surprise	Other Sports	-362108	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
66	Ottawa University-Surprise	Baseball	-395457	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
67	Ottawa University-Surprise	Soccer	-1242155	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Basketball

$602,034 244.3%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Soccer

$281,079 48.1%

76.8%

1,060 – 1,300

$28,171

$43,163

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Beach Volleyball

$253,472 138.4%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Football

$238,281 117.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Softball

$231,977 332.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Golf

$211,639 555.5%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$165,193 69.6%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Bowling

$156,181

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Indoor)

$117,492 137.9%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

$114,065 12.8%

39.9%

910 – 1,050

$35,030

$49,139

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs – Golden State Athletic Conference

Basketball

$88,690 2.2%

64.8%

940 – 1,200

$20,273

$43,464

$602,034
244.3%

$281,079
48.1%

$253,472
138.4%

$238,281
117.8%

$231,977
332.8%

$211,639
555.5%

$165,193
69.6%

$117,492
137.9%

$114,065
12.8%

$88,690
2.2%

$67,492
144.9%

$66,283
0.0%

$54,548
65.3%

$51,778
10.4%

$47,549
30.1%

$34,395
30.6%

$19,798
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